Atty. Taylor Kerkela
Taylor Kerkela is an attorney in our Municipal Law group with a focus on criminal prosecution for the municipalities we serve. Born and raised in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he is no stranger to the importance of staying focused in the face of hard work.
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Taylor Kerkela is an Attorney based in Stillwater, Minnesota, practicing at Eckberg Lammers P.C.. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2022). Educated at University of St. Thomas School of Law J.D. (—) and Marquette University - Milwaukee B.S. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Stillwater, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Taylor Kerkela is an attorney in our Municipal Law group with a focus on criminal prosecution for the municipalities we serve
- Born and raised in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he is no stranger to the importance of staying focused in the face of hard work
- After serving 4 years in the Air Force, he went on to attend Marquette University, then law school at the University of St. Thomas
- Following his law school career, Taylor gained professional experience as an analyst in Milwaukee County’s witness protection unit
- After this, he served as a Law clerk in Washington County and then an Assistant County Attorney in Steele County from where he handled both adult and juvenile criminal cases
- Now in our Municipal Law Group, Taylor has used his legal experience to work with municipalities in their criminal prosecution cases
- In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors
- In the summer he enjoys golf, running and spending time on the lakes
- When the weather is not great, he enjoys reading and watching his favorite sports teams
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stillwater are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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